Middletown, Connecticut vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 18.6% more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $88,962 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Middletown, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower